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New TV Show filmed in CQ – “Gem Hunters Down Under”
Posted on February 23rd, 2022
In exciting news for our region, a new series is coming to 7Mate, later this year. GEM HUNTERS DOWN UNDER is set deep in the heart of Central Queensland. This new factual series follows the highs and lows of a community… Read more »
Travelling influencers give back to Keppel Bay’s marine life
Posted on February 22nd, 2022
When the full-time travel family of six, 4 Boys and a Caravan, first arrived on the Capricorn Coast, they quickly found as many reasons as possible to not leave… Working with Capricorn Enterprise on creating content to inspire other families… Read more »
Downer Manufacturing Forum – Opportunities to engage
Posted on February 22nd, 2022
Capricorn Enterprise hosted Downer Group on the 10th of February for the Downer Manufacturing Forum. Business, industry and potential suppliers were able to hear about opportunities with Downer Group in Queensland and learn more about pre-registration and pre-qualification as suppliers…. Read more »
My Way shares the colourful story of local artist, Jet James
Posted on February 22nd, 2022
Jet’s story on My Way can be seen here – https://www.9now.com.au/my-way/season-4/clip-cl01tt28f005x0ommoix12xza After moving to Rockhampton at the age of 19, Jet James made a decision to put his heart and soul into what he did best, and soon became an… Read more »
Deputy Premier visits Great Keppel Island
Posted on February 16th, 2022
The Hon Dr Steven Miles Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics Infrastructure, visited Great Keppel Island for the first time on Tuesday 15th February 2021. Hosted by Member… Read more »
Jeremy Marou shares his backyard with My Way
Posted on February 15th, 2022
He is a musician, youth worker and grandnephew of land rights advocate, Eddie ‘Koiki’ Mabo. With a proud Torres Strait Islander heritage, popular local Jeremy Marou was delighted to spend two days with the crew from Channel 9’s lifestyle program,… Read more »
Street and public art pieces found throughout Queensland have been named national finalists in the 2021 Australian Street Art Awards – seven times!
Posted on February 15th, 2022
The Australian Street Art Awards, established in 2018, recognise destinations that are using outdoor art to attract visitors, boost their economy and engage their community. Awards Director Liz Rivers said, “The Awards inform travellers about the magnificent array of publicly-accessible… Read more »
The Great Queensland Getaway 2.0 sale is on now!
Posted on February 15th, 2022
Phase two of Tourism and Events Queensland’s Great Queensland Getaway campaign launched on Sunday 13 February. The $5.2M Great Queensland Getaway campaign is expected to drive large volumes of traffic to Queensland.com from travellers around Australia, with bookings open from… Read more »
Keppel Bay Sailing and Convention Centre jumps significant hoop securing local, award-winning architect
Posted on February 15th, 2022
With pre-construction planning commencing late in November 2021, the Keppel Bay Sailing and Convention Centre has further strengthened its position to deliver the state-of-the-art, game-changing facility, securing Yeppoon based architect, Brian Hooper as Project Manager. Boasting over two decades of… Read more »
International Borders re-open and Check-in Queensland app update
Posted on February 8th, 2022
Important changes have been made this week with changes to the customer contact information collection via the Check-In Queensland app. From Monday 7th February, businesses that are permitted to allow unvaccinated people to enter, such as supermarkets, have no longer… Read more »
